Lawyer v Pilot
Hi,
I've recently completed my law degree and now have a very difficult decision to make in regards to my career. I can either do another year in uni (Legal practice course which costs £10k) to qualify as a solicitor (I'd then be able to attain a training contract - i.e. on the job training) or go down the airline pilot route (i.e. CTC Wings etc). both have their advantages and disadvantages:
LAWYER:
Advantages:
- great salary (i.e. in the City up to £150k)
- presitious career
- stable job
Disadvantages:
- a bit boring
- highly competitive (training contracts etc)
PILOT:
Advantages:
- good/great salary
- prestigious career
- fun job
- travel
Disadvantages:
- massive costs (worry of having a debt of £70k)
- highly competitive
- unstable (due to oil etc)
Has anyone else been in a similar situation as myself? I simply can't decide which career to take. Can anyone offer any advice?
NB - please don't reply by saying 'if you're not sure you want to be a pilot etc you shouldn't be one' please.